The Forty-Year-Old Version
“Find your own voice.”
Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.
Where to watch The Forty-Year-Old Version in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Forty-Year-Old Version there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Forty-Year-Old Version streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Forty-Year-Old Version
The Forty-Year-Old Version is a 2020 English-language comedy, drama and music film directed by Radha Blank. The cast is led by Radha Blank, Peter Y. Kim, Oswin Benjamin. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Forty-Year-Old Version was produced by Hillman Grad Productions and New Slate Ventures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 2, 2020, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Radha Blank
- Writers
- Radha Blank
- Release date
- October 2, 2020
- OTT release
- October 9, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Hillman Grad Productions, New Slate Ventures
The Forty-Year-Old Version cast & crew
The Forty-Year-Old Version was directed by Radha Blank and written by Radha Blank.
The cast features Radha Blank as Radha, Peter Y. Kim as Archie, Oswin Benjamin as D, Reed Birney as J. Whitman, Imani Lewis as Elaine, and T.J. Atoms as Kamal.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Eric Branco and it was produced by Trevite Willis and Lena Waithe.
Is The Forty-Year-Old Version worth watching?
The Forty-Year-Old Version holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 116 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and music, The Forty-Year-Old Version is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Forty-Year-Old Version
In United States, you can stream The Forty-Year-Old Version on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 9, 2020.
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Cast of The Forty-Year-Old Version
Radha Blank
Radha
Peter Y. Kim
Archie
Oswin Benjamin
D
Reed Birney
J. Whitman
Imani Lewis
Elaine
T.J. Atoms
Kamal
Welker White
Julie
Jacob Ming-Trent
Lamont
Haskiri Velazquez
Rosa
Stacey Sargeant
Stacey
William Oliver Watkins
Marcus
Meghan O’Neill
Jaime
The Forty-Year-Old Version — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Forty-Year-Old Version in United States?
The Forty-Year-Old Version is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Forty-Year-Old Version on Netflix?
Yes — The Forty-Year-Old Version is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Forty-Year-Old Version in?
The Forty-Year-Old Version is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Forty-Year-Old Version?
The Forty-Year-Old Version runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Forty-Year-Old Version rated?
The Forty-Year-Old Version is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 116 ratings.
▸When did The Forty-Year-Old Version release on OTT?
The Forty-Year-Old Version became available digitally on October 9, 2020.
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